Water Services and Wastewater Equipment Operator

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

Water Services ensures the delivery of a safe and reliable water distribution system that is capable of meeting peak demands with minimum disruption and provides dependable storm and sanitary sewer systems by conducting regular maintenance to minimize line or service failure.

The Water Services and Wastewater Equipment Operator performs a variety of duties individually and as a member of a team.

Primary accountabilities include:
• Perform hands on municipal water/sewer infrastructure installation and repairs
• Install and replace pipe, water services, hydrants, mainline valves, manholes, etc.
• Flush sanitary and storm systems
• Safely operate heavy equipment including tandem dump truck, various loaders and various light duty vehicles
• Carry out other water/sewer/storm repairs and maintenance as required

You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Class 3 driver’s licence with Q endorsement is required
• Valid Class 1 motor vehicle licence would be considered an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR would be desirable
• Level 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certification from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas would be considered an asset
• Two (2) or more years' experience in municipal water/sewer infrastructure installation and repair is required
• Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations, requirements, and work safety
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely and effectively in all conditions
• Strong ability to work well with and assist others as a team member
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond and interact with customers and residents in a positive and diplomatic manner
• Undertake all aspects of the job thoroughly and willingly

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:
• Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, annual Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This full-time (40 hour per week) position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate must be willing to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, work overtime as required, and participate in the 24 hour on call schedule on a rotational basis.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.